Tim Walberg: “I thank my colleague from New York for his concern about this. I am concerned as well. I appreciate the fact what the…”

“I thank my colleague from New York for his concern about this. I am concerned as well. I appreciate the fact what the chairman has said, that this expands the reach; it expands the authority. If, indeed, all of our agencies had a requirement under the Federal Records Act and they followed it, I wouldn't be here. But under significant questioning of the Archivist of our Nation, he indicated to me under significant questioning that the IRS ``did not follow the law.'' That is the purpose of this amendment: to make sure there are more teeth available even than what is put in this good bill to make sure that the IRS follows the law. I ask my colleagues for support for this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Farenthold”